Authors: Patrick Gibbs
Film Review: The Color Purple
While this version of The Color Purple may be a satisfying experience for the most hardcore musical fans, it’s at best a mere footnote to the original’s legacy. … read more
Film Review: Poor Things
Poor Things is far and away the most unique film of the year, though whether it’s among the best is more debatable. … read more
Film Review: Wonka
Wonka delivers enough goofy fun and pure imagination to earn a very enthusiastic recommendation. … read more
The Top 11 Films of 2023
As the year comes to a close and we head toward 2024, Patrick Gibbs returns with his top 11 films of 2023. … read more
Film Review: Leave the World Behind
Leave the World Behind is an engaging and unnerving thriller that moves briskly and is expertly acted, demonstrating Esmail’s skill as a filmmaker. … read more
Film Review: Saltburn
Saltburn is a technically impressive work demonstrating Fennell’s directorial talent and that she’s very much still a promising, young filmmaker. … read more
Film Review: Dream Scenario
Dream Scenario is a strange, cerebral and mesmerizing film that provides laughter, tension and a few solid scares wrapped up in a complex and creative package. … read more
Action Speaks Louder Than Words for John Woo
20 years after his film Paycheck, John Woo is back in America for the holiday-revenge thriller Silent Night, which notably includes no spoken dialogue. … read more
Film Review: Maestro
Maestro is an ambitious piece that doesn’t quite hit every note, yet it’s hard not to be transfixed by the melody. … read more
Film Review: Wish
Even in the age of both The Disney Channel and Disney+ coming right to your home, a new animated feature from the House of Mouse is always a bit of an event. … read more